Karate Kid: Legends
2025 · Movie · PG-13 · 94 min · ★ 7.0 · 54% critics
After a family tragedy, a kung fu prodigy is forced to relocate from Beijing to New York City with his mother. When a new friend asks for help, he enters a karate competition, but he needs more than skill—so his teacher brings in help from an original mentor to blend fighting styles for a big showdown.
Based on The Karate Kid
Also known as The Karate Kid: Legends
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Details
- Years
- 2025
- Release date
- 2025-05-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 54/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (1,198 votes)
About
If you want a feel-good underdog karate story with plenty of action and familiar franchise warmth, Karate Kid: Legends may hit the spot; Not for you if you crave deeper emotional complexity or unpredictable plotting—especially if you disliked Creed III or Take the Lead.
Pros: solid martial arts action; charming performances; nostalgic feel | Cons: predictable story arc; rushed pacing; limited depth
Themes
- new york city
- martial arts
- kung fu
- mentor
- ex-boyfriend
- karate
- beijing, china
- martial arts tournament
- martial arts training
- living abroad
- overprotective mother
- boxing ring
- +3 more
Cast & crew
Jackie Chan
as Mr. Han
Ben Wang
as Li Fong
Joshua Jackson
as Victor Lipani
Sadie Stanley
as Mia Lipani
Ming-Na Wen
as Dr. Fong
Wyatt Oleff
as Alan
Aramis Knight
as Conor
Ralph Macchio
as Daniel LaRusso
Olivia Yang Avis
as Young Girl
- AW
Aaron Wang
as Young Student
Directed by Jonathan Entwistle